Explore the vast world of literature, where timeless tales and contemporary narratives intertwine into character-driven dramas across cultures and epochs.
The complex history of Italy from the Middle Ages to WWII through 7 fascinating books.
Six artists bring Macondo to life, transforming Gabriel García Márquez’s magical realist classic into unforgettable visual masterpieces.
Southern Gothic writer Flannery O’Connor leaves hints that she was at least interested enough in French existentialist philosophy to engage with it in her work.
Now one of the most influential works of Gothic literature, Dracula was created after extensive research and a lot of inspiration by Bram Stoker.
Think 18th-century feminism must be outdated? Think again—there is still so much to learn from the life and writing of Mary Wollstonecraft.
Sir Walter Scott’s (1771–1832) lasting legacy as a pioneer of historical fiction was founded on the range of rich historical novels he created covering diverse subjects from Scottish clan politics to medieval chivalric tales.
Lewis Carroll’s beloved 1865 children’s book Alice in Wonderland has been adapted repeatedly for film and stage. The original plot explores the collapse of logic, authority, and identity, culminating in her self-realization and return home.
Published in 1865, Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland unleashed a nonsensical world that challenged Victorian norms and introduced readers to an enigmatic heroine: Alice.